School finance
Contents
Financial monitoring & reporting
12 articles- Academy Trust Handbook: changes from September 2025Changes to the Academy Trust Handbook include a ban on paying cyber ransom demands, and educational performance is no longer grounds for issuing a Notice to Improve.
- Financial support and oversight from the DfE's Regions Group: summary of guidanceNewBe clear on how the Department for Education (DfE) will work with trusts to identify any financial issues, put support in place and take action if there are concerns.
- Financial transparency: requirements for maintained schoolsGet up to speed with the financial transparency regulations for maintained schools. Find out what your school is required to do, so you can monitor compliance.
Generating income & fundraising
2 articles- Funds and freebies: monthly highlightsUpdatedFind a selection of the grants available to schools across a range of areas, and details of freebies your school can access. Also learn about cost-of-living support available for your school and community.
- Governors' role in generating income for schoolsLearn how to help your school generate income and find some potential solutions for raising much-needed funds.
School budget & expenditure
8 articles- Approving the budget: questions to askWhether you're a member of the finance committee or not, know what questions to ask about different areas of the budget at whichever stage it comes to you for approval.
- Budget approval processGet an idea of what your budget approval process might look like, so you're clear on when you're involved and what you need to do.
- Coronavirus: additional funding for your schoolGet up to speed on the funding your school's entitled to, including the coronavirus recovery premium.
School funding
9 articles- Devolved formula capital (DFC) fundingDevolved formula capital (DFC) is a source of capital funding for maintained schools and academies. Learn how it's allocated and the rules your school needs to follow when spending it.
- Funding for pupils with SENUnderstand how provision for pupils with special educational needs (SEN) is funded in your school.
- Funding in maintained schoolsSave time with our 1-page summary of how maintained schools are funded and your role in overseeing finance in your school. Download a copy to share with your colleagues.